Integrated Sandtray EMDR & Trauma Therapy in Ruidoso

Ruidoso’s natural environment creates a powerful setting for inner work. Many clients in Lincoln County seek a therapy approach that feels deeper, more holistic, and more connected to both the body and imagination. Our integrated Sandtray EMDR approach blends expressive work with trauma-informed EMDR to support safe, grounded healing.

This model blends Sandtray Therapy, EMDR, grounding techniques, dissociation-aware stabilization, and symbolic processing. It’s ideal for clients who feel stuck in talk therapy, struggle to express emotions verbally, experience dissociative symptoms, or benefit from imagery and creative meaning-making.

We work with clients in Ruidoso, Alto, Ruidoso Downs, Capitan, Hondo, Carrizozo, and all surrounding communities. Sessions are available in-person (Sandtray) and online (EMDR + trauma-informed telehealth). 

We specialize in supporting adults and teens across New Mexico who are navigating trauma, anxiety, dissociation, relationship stress, or long-standing emotional overwhelm.

Our clients often include:
• Individuals with childhood or attachment trauma
• People experiencing dissociation or “shutting down”
• First responders, medical staff, educators, or caretakers
• Parents balancing work, family and emotional load
• Oilfield and shift-work professionals with inconsistent schedules
• Rural residents without access to specialty trauma care locally

If you see yourself in any of these experiences, you’re not alone — and telehealth EMDR or trauma-informed counseling can help you feel supported and grounded again. 

Healing doesn’t have to wait. Whether you’re seeking EMDR therapy, dissociation-aware support, or trauma-informed counseling, we’re here to help you feel more grounded, connected, and emotionally safe.

Call 575-223-8184 or email mlsgutierrez@mentalhealthme.com anytime to begin.

Visit our “Dissociation Help for New Mexico” page.